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Probable pitchers

Rays: RH Alex Cobb (4-6, 4.28)

ROYALS: RH Yordano Ventura (6-7, 3.07)

On Cobb: Was hit by a line drive in his last start against the Royals (June 15, 2013) and missed 50 games with a concussion. Has won back-to-back starts. Is 1-2 with a 5.04 ERA in four starts against Kansas City.

On Ventura: Trying to become sixth rookie in Royals history with at least seven wins before the All-Star break. Is 4-1 with a 2.32 ERA in six road starts. Threw six scoreless innings in his season debut against the Rays on April 8.

According to Elias, Royals RHP James Shields, right, is one of only two AL pitchers to strike out at least 10 batters and not allow a run in his first start on the road against a former team. The other: Texas' Nolan Ryan in a shutout win at Anaheim in 1989.

Quote of the day

"There's no question he likes it. He's probably going to be a closer someday. I think he's definitely got it in his abilities, if that's what he wants to do."